A family passion for the true Italian spirit

Grappa Nardini has been produced in Bassano del Grappa since 1779, when the forefather Bortolo Nardini first arrived from the Trentino Region.Originally on his way to Venice, Nardini stopped in this bustling little town,strategically situated at the foothills of the Prealps, an area rich in vineyardson the banks of the river Brenta and a major thoroughfare of commerce.Here, on the eastern side of the famous Palladian covered wooden bridge, Bortolo Nardini opened what is now the oldest grappa distillery in Italy.At the Nardini headquarters on the bridge, you can still find the historical Grapperia where the seventh generation of the family continues to run the business with the same passion as the founder, expertly blending tradition and innovation.

Since 1779, a family passion for the true Italian spirit

Today Grappa Nardini is produced in two distilleries: one in Bassano del Grappaand one in Monastier, both in the Veneto Region, in Northern Italy.Grappa, obtained from the distillation of grape pomace, is the traditional and only Italian spirit. The grape pomace is sourced exclusively from the foothills of northeastern Venetoand Friuli and personally selected by the Nardini family.The destalked grape pomace is stored in the distillery within 24 hours after pressingfor wine production, following a process of natural fermentation, in an airtight condition and without the aid of yeast, that would lessen the quality of the final distillate.Distillation takes place in autumn, following the harvest season, utilizing the traditional vacuum-sealed steam method.Grappa is then carefully selected relying on two centuries of experience and with the aid of state-of-the-art quality control systems.

Distilleries

In Bassano distillation takes place in a traditional pot still. The water vapor is forced through the naturally fermented grape pomace, in a vacuum sealed system, which allows a lower distillation temperature and avoids overheating of the pomace that would irreparably damage the taste and aromatic profile of the final product. In Monastier the continuous steam distilling technique is used, resulting in a clean and balanced taste of the final spirit. In both plants the distilled product is sent to the distillation column where the concentration and selection of the noble part,or “heart” of the grappa, takes place.This is a manual process carried out by the master distiller using traditional methods.In a special rectifying still, the heart of the grappa is then re-distilled in orderto perfect the quality (double-rectification). The words “doppia rettificata”on the original label are proof that Nardini has always adopted this process to ensurethe highest quality of its distillates.

The Process

The product obtained from the two distilleries is then expertly blended to guaranteea consistent tasting and aromatic profile, then chill filtered in the final phaseof production; this complex method, implemented by Nardini,guarantees one uniform product of the highest quality.As an environmentally-conscious company, Nardini has adopted a systemfor the re-use of the distilled pomace and its transformation into new resources.After distillation, the pomace is recovered and dried in order to separate its components, which are then later utilised in the cosmetic, food and animal feed industry.

The Process

Grappa 60Grappa 60% by volume

Grappa 40Grappa 40% by volume

Grappa Grappa RutaRue infused Grappa

After over two centuries, the unaged grappa Nardini, with its frank, intense and clean taste, remains the undisputed market leader in the sector of premium grappa. The designation “Aquavite di Vinaccia” on the label, synonymous with grappa, has been rigorously maintained for the Italian market to pay homage to the company heritage. In most export markets, due to local regulations, the “Grappa” label is now used. The singularity of the Nardini grappas derives from the unique blending common to the entire line. The same distillate is also infused with the rue plant for the Grappa Ruta.The range has now grown to include two new varieties, the 40% and 60% alcohol by volume that supplement the traditional Nardini grappa of 50% by volume.These grappas are a variation of the classic Nardini blend and have been introduced to offer the consumer a wider taste experience, yet remaining true to their historical roots.

Our Grappas

Grappa Nardini is aged in Slavonian oak barrels for a minimum of 3 years to obtain “Riserva”. In this aging period, the grappa is imbued with the aroma of wood, creating a pleasant soft and rounded taste. Ditta Bortolo Nardini was the first in the world to age grappa and their “amber” distillates have always been a point of distinction in the market.For Grappa Riserva, just as for the unaged grappa Nardini, the traditional blend is also proposed in the new 40% and 60% alcohol by volume in addition to the classic 50%.“Grappa Riserva 15 Anni”, an especially elegant grappa aged for 15 years in Slavonian oak barrels, was launched in 2004 to celebrate the 225th corporate anniversary and it is now the most exclusive product in the Nardini grappa line.

Our Riserva Grappas

Grappa RiservaAged Grappa

Grappa Riserva 15 anniGrappa aged 15 years

Grappa Riserva 60Aged Grappa 60% by volume

Grappa Riserva 40Aged Grappa 40% by volume

Grappa Riserva 15 anni - Grappa aged 15 years

Ingredients: pomace of grapes harvested in the foothills of Veneto and Friuli Regions of Italy.Type of distillation: traditional, vacuum-sealed steam still with double rectification.Appearance: clear with copper reflections.Aromatic profile: distinct, full and persistent bouquet, harmonious with pleasant nuances of wood.Taste: smooth, intense, with notes of tobacco; finish with complex overtones due to the exceptionally long aging in Slavonian oak barrels.Alcoholic content: 50% by vol.Bottle: Bordolaise 350 ml, 375 ml, 700 ml with premium packaging.Serving suggestions: ideal served at room temperature, highly recommended with dark chocolate or a fine cigar.

Grappa 40 - Grappa 40% by volume Grappa Riserva 40 - aged Grappa 40% by volume

Ingredients: pomace of grapes harvested in the foothills of Veneto and Friuli Regions of Italy.Type of distillation: traditional, vacuum-sealed steam stilll with double rectification.Appearance: transparent and crystalline.Aromatic profile: full and complex; the lower alcoholic content enhances the delicate aroma.Taste: young and fresh.Alcoholic content: 40% by vol.Bottle: Bordolaise 350 ml, 375 ml, 700 ml, 1 liter, flask 100 ml, miniature 30 ml.Serving suggestions: served at room temperature; its lighter nature makes it an ideal introduction to the world of grappa.

Ingredients: pomace of grapes harvested in the foothills of Veneto and Friuli Regions of Italy.Type of distillation: traditional, vacuum-sealed steam stilll with double rectification; aged for a minimum of 3 years in Slavonian oak barrels.Appearance: transparent, straw-yellowwith light golden tones.Aromatic profile: delicate, harmonious.Taste: refined, rounded and velvety.Alcoholic content: 40% by vol.Bottle: Bordolaise 350 ml, 375 ml, 700 ml, 1 liter, flask 100 ml, miniature 30 ml.Serving suggestions: best served at room temperature.

Grappa

Ingredients: pomace of grapes harvested in the foothills of Veneto and Friuli Regions of Italy.Type of distillation: traditional, vacuum-sealed steam stilll with double rectification.Appearance: transparent and crystalline.Aromatic profile: frank, generous and immediate fragrance.Taste: balanced, intense and dry.Alcoholic content: 50% by vol.Bottle: Bordolaise 350 ml, 375 ml, 700 ml, 1 liter and 3 liter, flask 100 ml, miniature 30 ml.Serving suggestions: perfect after a meal, it should be served at room temperature; it can also be mixed in various cocktails.

Grappa Riserva - aged Grappa

Ingredients: pomace of grapes harvested in the foothills of Veneto and Friuli Regions of Italy.Type of distillation: traditional, vacuum-sealed steam still with double rectification; aged for a minimum of 3 years in Slavonian oak barrels.Appearance: transparent with amber tones.Aromatic profile: fragrant, delicate and harmonious scent.Taste: soft but intense. Rich in complex degrees of flavor created by the long barrel aging process.Alcoholic content: 50% by vol.Bottle: Bordolaise 350 ml, 375 ml, 700 ml, 1 liter and 3 liter, flask 100 ml, miniature 30 ml.Serving suggestions: perfect after an important meal; best served at room temperature.

Grappa 60 - Grappa 60% by volume Grappa Riserva 60 - aged Grappa 60% by volume

Ingredients: pomace of grapes harvested in the foothills of Veneto and Friuli Regions of Italy.Type of distillation: traditional, vacuum-sealed steam still with double rectification.Appearance: transparent and crystalline.Aromatic profile: immediate, fragrant and decisive.Taste: dry, clean, sustained.Alcoholic content: 60% by vol.Bottle: Bordolaise 350 ml, 375 ml, 700 ml, 1 liter, flask 100 ml, miniature 30 ml.Serving suggestions: ideal for convivial moments, served at room temperature; its important alcoholic content exalts and complements the ingredients in many cocktail.

Ingredients: pomace of grapes harvested in the foothills of Veneto and Friuli Regions of Italy.Type of distillation: traditional, vacuum-sealed steam stilll with double rectification; aged for a minimum of 3 years in Slavonian oak barrels.Appearance: transparent with intense copper reflections.Aromatic profile: noble, commanding and immediate.Taste: intense, elegant, persistent.Alcoholic content: 60% by vol.Bottle: Bordolaise 350 ml, 375 ml, 700 ml, 1 liter, flask 100 ml, miniature 30 ml.Serving suggestions: served at room temperature, a meditational grappa for true aficionados.

Ingredients: pomace of grapes harvested in the foothills of Veneto and Friuli Regions of Italy and rue plant branches.Type of distillation: traditional, vacuum-sealed steam still with double rectification with infusion of the rue plant branches.Appearance: transparent, with pale green reflections.Aromatic profile: immediate, typical of the rue herbal fragrance.Taste: intense, with a pleasantly herbaceous finish.Alcoholic content: 43% by vol.Bottle: Bordolaise 350 ml, 375 ml, 700 ml, 1 liter.Serving suggestions: serve straight after meals at room temperature or as an ingredient for original cocktails.

Grappa Ruta - Rue infused Grappa

Using antique recipes passed down through the generations, a rich assortment of liqueurs and aperitifs accompany the line of grappa. Tagliatella and Mandorla are obtained by a premium blend of grappa and fruit distillates. Mistrà, Acqua di Cedro and Ginepro del Grappa are developed from other spirits and enhanced by a skilled blending of herbs or citrus fruits. Back in the 1700’s, they were offered directly from large copper vats in the Grapperia Nardini on the old Palladian bridge; today Nardini liqueurs are served from the traditional bottles with the historic label, without changing that unmistakable flavor for an authentic Italian taste.

Our Liqueurs

Acqua di CedroTagliatella® Mandorla Ginepro del Grappa Mistrà

Tagliatella®

Main ingredients: grappa, cherry distillate, bitter orange, herbs and spices.Appearance: ruby red color.Aromatic profile: intense and pleasant bouquet, with a wide variety of fragrances from fruity and flowery to herbal and spicy, extremely well-balanced.Taste: intense bouquet, pleasant and fruity, floral with notes of herbs and spices, with a predominance of cherry.Alcoholic content: 35% by vol.Bottle: Bordelaise 350 ml, 375 ml, 700 ml, 1 liter, flask 100 ml, miniature 30 ml. Serving suggestions: a pleasant occasional drink; best served at room temperature.

Mandorla

Main ingredients: grappa, almond essential oil, marasca cherry distillate.Appearance: transparent, light straw yellow.Aromatic profile: immediate almond aroma.Taste: intense and dry, slightly sweet in the aftertaste.Alcoholic content: 50% by vol.Bottle: Bordelaise 350 ml, 375 ml, 700 ml, 1 liter, miniature 30 ml. Serving suggestions: a pleasant approach to the world of grappa, it is perfect when added to coffee or mixed in creative cocktails.

Acqua di Cedro

Main ingredients: infused citron peels.Appearance: transparent, crystalline.Aromatic profile: intense pleasant citrus fragrance.Taste: immediate, sweet, dry in the aftertaste.Alcoholic content: 29% by vol.Bottle: Bordelaise 350 ml, 375 ml, 700 ml, 1 liter, flask 100 ml, miniature 30 ml. Serving suggestions: wonderful served cold, the ideal ingredient for cocktails and long drinks.

Ginepro del Grappa

Main ingredients: distillate of juniper berries, wild cumin and herbs.Appearance: transparent and crystalline.Aromatic profile: intense aroma, characterised by the balsamic fragrance of the juniper berries.Taste: sweet, yet dry and distinct taste.Alcoholic content: 45% by vol.Bottle: Bordelaise 350 ml, 375 ml, 700 ml, 1 liter.Serving suggestions: ideal after-dinner drink, with a splash of soda or as an ingredient in cocktails and long drinks.

Mistrà

Main ingredients: star anise.Appearance: transparent, crystalline.Aromatic profile: very intense with typical anise scent.Taste: decisive, classic anise taste.Alcoholic content: 47% by vol.Bottle: Bordolaise 1 liter.Serving suggestions: thirst quenching drink when served with water, a digestif if served straight, a perfect ingredient in cocktails and long drinks.

The aperitif line includes the timeless Rosso, with its bright red color and mellow taste, and Bitter with a clean sharp flavor. Mezzoemezzo, a Nardini creation, is a mix of Rosso and Rabarbaro and the most famous aperitivo served at the historical Grapperia. All classics, ideal for creative cocktails or long drinks.Completing the line-up of Nardini products are the Amaros, wonderfully balanced digestifs: Rabarbaro, Amaro, Fernet and Elixir China. Aperitivo time at the Grapperia Nardini on the Ponte Vecchio is a must for visitors and locals alike. In this unique and lively place where legends of the past enjoyed a drink, people from all walks of life mingle to toast before their meals.

Our Aperitifs and Amaros

RabarbaroNardini

Mezzoemezzo®

NardiniRosso

NardiniBitter

NardiniElixir China

NardiniAmaroNardini

FernetNardini

Bitter Nardini

Main ingredients: orange, gentian root.Appearance: red.Aromatic profile: delicate citrus bouquet and light botanical notes.Taste: clean, slightly bitter aftertaste.Alcoholic content: 24% by vol.Bottle: 1 liter.Serving suggestions: refreshing when served cold with soda; used in the preparation of cocktails and long drinks.

Rosso Nardini

Main ingredients: orange, gentian root, cinchona calissaia, vanilla.Appearance: bright red.Aromatic profile: delicate citrus bouquet.Taste: smooth, slightly sweet aftertaste.Alcoholic content: 24% by vol.Bottle: 1 liter.Serving suggestions: served cold with soda and lemon zest to make the traditional aperitivo of Bassano. Also used in the preparation of cocktails and long drinks.

Mezzoemezzo® Nardini

Main ingredients: Chinese rhubarb, orange, gentian root, cinchona calissaia, vanilla.Appearance: dark brown.Aromatic profile: botanical notes characteristic of the rhubarb rhizome with hints of citrus.Taste: smooth, bittersweet.Alcoholic content: 22% by vol.Bottle: 1 liter.Serving suggestions: as an aperitif, served cold with the addition of soda water and a lemon peel.

Rabarbaro Nardini

Main ingredients: Chinese rhubarb.Appearance: dark brown.Aromatic profile: intense fragrance with a strong botanical note, characteristic of the rhubarb rhizome.Taste: pleasant, intense and bitter.Alcoholic content: 19% by vol.Bottle: 1 liter.Serving suggestions: with soda and a lemon peel it is a typical Italian aperitivo, when served straight a wonderful digestif; can also be served heated.

Fernet Nardini

Main ingredients: Chinese rhubarb, gentian root, herbs and spices.Appearance: very dark brown.Aromatic profile: distinctive fragrance, intense and persistent with botanical and spicy notes that bring to mind the many spices and officinal herbs in the recipe.Taste: bitter, its natural ingredients are extremely well-balanced in the aftertaste.Alcoholic content: 40% by vol.Bottle: 1 liter.Serving suggestions: can be served straight up, at room temperature, or on the rocks; is also often used as a “correction” for espresso.

Amaro Nardini

Main ingredients: gentian root, bitter orange, peppermint.Appearance: intense dark brown.Aromatic profile: perfect balance between the various components; intense fragrance of liquorice, mint and toasted sugar.Taste: immediate minty taste with a pleasant aftertaste of liquorice and bitter orange.Alcoholic content: 31% by vol.Bottle: 1 liter.Serving suggestions: perfect after meals, served straight, cold or with crushed ice and a slice of orange.

Elixir China Nardini

Main ingredients: infusion of cinchona calisaya bark, condurango bark, bitter orange peel, mace, coriander, cinnamon, cloves.Appearance: brick red color.Aromatic profile: intense aroma with spicy notes.Taste: bitter, its natural ingredients are extremely well-balanced in the aftertaste.Alcoholic content: 34% by vol.Bottle: 1 liter.Serving suggestions: can be served straight up, at room temperature or steamed.

Pocket sized flasks100 ml

Packaging

Elegant boxes with a clean design accompany the line-up of Nardini products, from single gift boxes to assorted packages.

Packages for 700 ml and 1 liter for 1, 2, 3 bottles

6 Nardini shot glasses

Boxes for 2 or 4 pocket sized 100 ml flasks

Tubes for 700 ml and 1 liter bottle Gift boxes

Double Magnum - 3 litersDisplay boxes for 100 ml flasks and 30 ml miniature bottles

DITTA BORTOLO NARDINI S.P.A.Ponte Vecchio, 236061 Bassano del GrappaVicenza - ItalyTel. +39 0424 227741Fax +39 0424 220477nardini@nardini.itwww.nardini.it

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